Strong Turnout for Round One of Community Partnerships Grants Published on 12 September 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council is pleased to announce the awarding of $121,436 worth of funding to community organisations for a range of initiatives through Round One of the 2024 Community Partnerships Grants, which closed on 31 July. Tagged as: , Media Releases
UPCOMING ELECTION PERIOD PROTOCOLS EXPLAINED Published on 10 September 2024 Starting at 12 pm on Tuesday, 17 September, the Southern Grampians Shire Council will enter the official Election Period ahead of the 2024 Local Government Elections. This period, often referred to as "caretaker mode," imposes specific communication and decision-making restrictions to ensure fairness and transparency throughout the election campaign. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Revitalising Hamilton - Next Steps for Major Projects Published on 06 September 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Community members are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session for an update on Council’s three major CBD projects. Tagged as: , Media Releases
LAKES EDGE LAND DEVELOPER ANNOUNCED Published on 06 September 2024 A new housing estate in Hamilton is one step closer to reality as Council enters into a sales contract for the land at Lakes Edge. Melbourne based company Piece Property Pty Ltd will develop Lakes Edge as a Masterplanned community, offering a range of housing product, to relieve pressure on the region’s housing market as well as supply of a much-needed childcare facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Become a Lifeguard and Dive into the Ideal Summer Job Published on 04 September 2024 Summer is just around the corner, and there's no better way to enjoy the season than by making a splash as a lifeguard at one of our local pools! Southern Grampians Shire Council are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us keep our community safe while they enjoy the water for the 2024/25 summer season. Tagged as: , Media Releases
WEEKLY FOGO COLLECTION HERE IN TIME FOR SPRING Published on 30 August 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service will move to a weekly collection for residents this Spring. From 2 September 2024, weekly collection will help residents to keep up with the quantity of spring growth and extra grass clippings that the warmer months produce in our gardens. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Delivering Sustainable Outcomes in the Southern Grampians Published on 16 August 2024 The draft Southern Grampians Sustainability Strategy (the Strategy) is out now for community feedback after being released at the Ordinary Council meeting last night. The Strategy will remain out for public exhibition for 30 days before going back to Council for consideration.This is a key strategic document for delivering an environmentally sustainable Shire and will be foundational in shaping t Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tender Awarded for Repairs to Hamilton Olympic Swimming Pool Published on 16 August 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council has awarded a $452,020 contract for essential repairs to the Hamilton Olympic Swimming Pool. Following the 14 August Council meeting, Council committed to performing critical works that will ensure this key community asset continues to serve the region for years to come. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stand for Council: Information Session for Prospective Councillors Published on 07 August 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council is excited to announce an upcoming information session for individuals interested in running in the Council elections this year. This ‘Stand for Council’ session aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for potential candidates. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Endorses Preferred Developer for Sale of Lakes Edge Land Published on 29 July 2024 At the unscheduled Council meeting on 24 July 2024, Southern Grampians Shire Council endorsed its preferred developer for the sale of Lakes Edge land following an expression of interest process that attracted strong interest from the market. Tagged as: , Media Releases